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May 15, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 05.15.18: UAS IPP Selections, Drone Regs, P4P V2.0

Also: DJI Microsoft Partner, ALPA 'Keeping A Close Eye', King Online Drone Course, Solar UAV

First announced last October, this White House initiative partners the FAA with local, state and tribal governments, which then partner with private sector participants to safely explore the further integration of drone operations. “Data gathered from these pilot projects will form the basis of a new regulatory framework to safely integrate drones into our national airspace.” said Secretary Chao. Two proposed drone rules have been sent to the White House by the DOT even as the agency was unveiling th

Airborne-Unmanned 05.15.18: UAS IPP Selections, Drone Regs, P4P V2.0

Also: DJI Microsoft Partner, ALPA 'Keeping A Close Eye', King Online Drone Course, Solar UAV

First announced last October, this White House initiative partners the FAA with local, state and tribal governments, which then partner with private sector participants to safely explore the further integration of drone operations. “Data gathered from these pilot projects will form the basis of a new regulatory framework to safely integrate drones into our national airspace.” said Secretary Chao. Two proposed drone rules have been sent to the White House by the DOT even as the agency was unveiling the 10 winners of UAV pilot projects. One aspect of the rules would allow flight over populated areas and gatherings of people. The other would allow for tracking of unmanned aircra

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Second Phase Of Light Attack Experiment Underway

USAF Is Evaluating The A-29 Super Tucano And AT-6B Wolverine Aircraft

Flying began May 7, 2018, for the Air Force’s second phase of the Light Attack Experiment at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Bell 505 Receives Certification In China

Over 110 Aircraft To Be Delivered In That Country

Bell Helicopter has received certification for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. This is a major milestone for the international expansion of the Bell 505, as anticipation is growing in country to receive the deliveries of over 110 aircraft.

WestJet Pilots Vote to Authorize A Strike, But Remain Focused On Negotiations

Union Leaders Can Call Strike If Contract Negotiations Break Down

With only a few days left in the 21-day cooling-off period, WestJet pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), sent another strong message to WestJet management late last week with an overwhelming vote of support for lawful job action or a strike. A 91 percent “yes” vote demonstrates WestJet pilots’ resolve for a fair contract that addresses the large gaps in proposals on total compensation, working conditions, and job security.

Electric Airplanes Wait For FAA Approval For Flight Training

But Current Rules Say Light Sport Aircraft Must Be Powered By A Reciprocating Engine

The cities of Reedley and Mendota, CA recently purchased four Pipistrel Alpha Electro aircraft for use in a pilot training program through a $1.3 million grant from the state. But until FAA regulations change, the airplanes are not allowed to be used for that purpose.

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Mars Helicopter to Fly on NASA’s Next Red Planet Rover Mission

Autonomous Rotorcraft Will Travel With The Mars 2020 Rover

NASA is sending a helicopter to Mars. The Agency's Mars Helicopter, a small, autonomous rotorcraft, will travel with the agency's Mars 2020 rover, currently scheduled to launch in July 2020, to demonstrate the viability and potential of heavier-than-air vehicles on the Red Planet.

Amazon Snubbed In FAA's Drone Pilot Program

Other Companies Selected For Autonomous Delivery Testing

One of the companies that hopes to be a major player in the drone delivery business was noticeably absent from the FAA's list of participants in the Drone Pilot Program announced last week.

NTSB Finds Pilot Error In Helicopter Collision At Van Nuys Airport

Landing Aircraft Struck Another Helicopter On The Ground While Performing Parking Maneuver

The NTSB has released a probable cause report from an incident involving two helicopters at Van Nuys (CA) Airport that substantially damaged both aircraft.

Two Fatally Injured In Skydiving Plane Accident In Ireland

All Jumpers Has Exited The Plane Before It Went Down

The pilot of a skydiving plane in Ireland and the seven-year-old son of one of the skydivers who had already exited the airplane were fatally injured over the weekend when the plane went down in a boggy area in Co Offaly in central Ireland.

iFlightPlanner Offers Free DUATS Replacement

Company Offers Comprehensive Web-Based Flight Planning

The FAA will discontinue the Direct User Access Terminal Service (DUATS) at 2359 ET this Wednesday, May 16, and for pilots in search of a DUATS replacement, iFlightPlanner is encouraging them to look no further than an iFlightPlanner Free membership.

Cirrus SR22 Down In Colorado

Pilot Identified As A Local Veterinarian

A Cirrus SR22 went down Friday night in a suburb of Denver, CO, resulting in the fatal injury of the pilot of the airplane.

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FAA DUATS II To Sunset May 16

Internet Services Shift To A New Platform

The FAA will discontinue the Direct User Access Terminal Service (DUATS II) Program, effective May 16, 2018. Internet services, including access to weather and aeronautical information, flight plan filing and automated services will remain available at no charge to pilots at www.1800wxbrief.com. To continue to receive free services, users are encouraged to register on the new Leidos web portal. The FAA will work with current DUATS II providers on transition activities, including conducting pilot outreach, establishing commercial interfaces, and providing user migration assistance.

DOT OIG To Review FAA's Oversight Of Air Carrier Maintenance Programs

Focus Is On Issues Identified With American, Allegiant Airlines

In June 2017, the DOT Office of Inspector General announced a review of the FAA's oversight of air carrier maintenance. Based on the initial audit work and additional congressional requests, the scope of the audit is being adjusted.

D.C. Court Of Appeals Finds In Favor Of Norwegian Airline

ALPA Says It Is 'Disappointed' By The Ruling

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Norwegian Air International in its bid to provide service to the United States.

FAA Not Committed To Uber Elevate 2023 Timeline

Acting Administrator Dan Elwell Tells Uber Executive That Agency May Not Move That Quickly

At the second annual Uber Elevate conference last week, acting FAA Administrator Dan Elwell was supportive of the company's efforts to offer automated eVTOL air taxi service in the U.S., but also said that approval may not come by the stated 2023 target date.

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Most Memorable Aviation Records Of 2017 Announced

NAA Summer Awards Ceremony To Be Held May 16

As the official record keeper for United States aviation, the National Aeronautic Association tracks dozens of world and national record attempts each year. New U.S. records are certified by NAA and those qualifying as world records are then ratified with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). At the end of each year, under the direction of the NAA Contest and Records Department, records certified for that year are reviewed and a list of the "most memorable" is created.

Airborne-Unmanned 05.08.18: XPO18!, Drone Airspace, Insitu ScanEagle3

Also: Intel Drone Software, Airbus Aerial-DroneBase, DOT App Procedures, Drones Rescues

As divergent as the keynote speakers who addressed a full house at Xponential 2018 were last week, they shared a common message of optimism for the future of unmanned systems. From a business point of view, PrecisionHawk Inc., CEO Michael Chasen described how his company’s work in preparation of the newly released Pathfinder Report provides a practical path toward ensuring that manned and unmanned aircraft could share the skies safely. The FAA has begun expanding an automated system that will ultimately provide

JetBlue Announces Pilot Agreement Update

Will Be Reviewed By ALPA's Master Executive Council Before Ratification Vote

JetBlue has announced it has reached an agreement in principle with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) regarding JetBlue’s pilots. The agreement is subject to a ratification process which includes final documentation, review, and consideration by the ALPA Master Executive Council before being distributed to JetBlue pilots for final ratification.

Georgia Students Crowned America’s Top Teen Rocket Scientists

Creekview High School Team Bests 799 Rocketry Teams From Across America To Win The Team America Rocketry Challenge

Creekview High School of Canton, GA has taken home the top prize at the world’s largest and most competitive student rocketry contest – The Team America Rocketry Challenge.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.15.18)

“While we are disappointed, ALPA is no less determined in calling for the United States to enforce its trade agreements and ensure U.S. workers have a fair opportunity to compete internationally.” Source: ALPA president Capt. Tim Canoll, on a legal decision in favor of Norwegian Airlines.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.15.18): Relative Bearing (RB)

The angular difference between the aircraft heading and the direction to the station, measured clockwise from the nose of the aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.15.18)

East Hampton’s 1st Skirmish On Closing HTO—No, No, No, Let’s Not Follow SMO From the JDA Journal, East Hampton in New York has a variation on the SMO theme. It has closed the boarding area for Fly Blade, Inc. at HTO. [Contrary to the headline in the East Hampton Star, the City did not halt the aviation APP company’s flights.

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